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Question: Do you have Immigration Physicals?

Answer:

(Updated February 2016) Our employees are uniquely equipped to work with immigrants and refugees. However, at this time we do not have a civil surgeon on site to perform the necessary physicals and vaccination reviews. It is our intent to continue these services once we have a civil surgeon on our team. We welcome you to call our community health team if you have questions.

Question: What is ODHC?

Answer:

We are a 501(c)(3) designated, nonprofit, federally qualified community health center (FQHC).

ODHC has been serving the area since 1983. We started out as a volunteer-run clinic and today have nearly staff members who provide medical, dental and behavioral health care to people from across southern Minnesota and neighboring states.

Question: What services does Open Door Health Center provide?

Answer:

Open Door Health Center provides Family Practice Medical, Comprehensive Dental and Behavioral Health Services. Our model of care integrates all of our services to best serve our patients needs and achieve a healthier life.

Appointments for all of our services (medical, dental, and behavioral health) are made by telephone.

Please call 507.388.2120 or 844.388.2120 between 8 am and 5 pm to set up an appointment.

Question: Who can come to Open Door Health Center?

Answer:

We welcome anyone to access their medical, dental and behavioral health care here. We accept public and private insurance plans, as well as offer Self-pay payment options.

Question: How does your Dental Waiting List Work, and can I get on it?

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Our dental program is in high demand, so we have developed a waiting list process for our new dental patients.

The names of all new dental patients will be placed on monthly waiting list that starts over at the beginning of each month. To be placed on the list, please call us and provide your full name, date of birth, a valid daytime phone number, the location at which you would like to be seen (Mankato, Gaylord, Marshall, or Worthington), along with any insurance information you may have.

If you have not received an appointment date by the end of the month in which you called, please call again early in the following month, and ask to be placed on the list again, and leave the same information as above.

Sometimes our phone number shows up as private or unrecognizable. If you do not answer our call, we may choose to call the next person on the waiting list rather than leaving a message in your voicemail. We use the waiting lists to fill cancellations that occur, and we give priority to urgent needs and also to children.

We offer five levels of discounts to those who qualify based on factors such as income, household size and more. We do not quote this information over the phone, but request a face-to-face interview to discuss your economic situation in more detail to best help you. When you come in to meet with one of our Support Service Representatives, we ask that you bring with you one of the following for proof of income: W-2's or paystubs from the last three pay periods, your most recent Federal tax return, or social security or other public funding letters.

Question: How much does it cost to see the Dental Provider?

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At Open Door Health Center, we strive to be your dental home and are pleased to offer a wide range of treatment options that are tailor-fit to your oral health needs. We provide dental care to our patients regardless of insurance, and additionally offer a discount based on several factors including income, household size, etc. We do not list treatment fees on our website as our sliding fee discounts, along with variables in treatment options do make each treatment plan truly different and unique for each patient. We encourage interested patients to visit our providers for a comprehensive exam to thoroughly address their needs. If you would like to know more about your dental health options and financial details of treatment, please call us at 507.388.2120 and ask for dental scheduling to make your first appointment with us.

Question: How much does it cost to see the Medical Provider?

Answer:

At Open Door Health Center, we can certainly be considered your primary medical providers. We are pleased to offer a wide range of treatment options that address your health needs. We provide medical care to our patients regardless of insurance, and additionally offer a discount based on several factors including income, household size, etc. We do not list treatment fees on our website as our sliding fee discounts, along with variables in treatment options do make each treatment plan truly different and unique for each patient. We encourage interested patients to schedule a visit with one of our providers to discuss their needs. If you would like to know more about your medical health options and financial details of treatment, please call us at 507.388.2120 and ask for medical scheduling to make your first appointment with us.

Question: Is this a free clinic?

Answer:

We ask all of our patients to pay something to help cover the cost of their visit. We do invoice patients and offer payment plans to help them. Unfortunately, we are not able to see our patients free of charge.